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3.2.2010
Oral proceedings for G 1/07 and G 2/08 scheduled
29.1.2010
The Official Journal 1/2010 is now available online
29.1.2010
Removal of "Ancillary Regulations to the EPC" from the website
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  • Guidelines for Examination in the European Patent Office (status April 2009)
  • Revision of the Guidelines for Examination - Draft version
  • Agreement on the application of Article 65 EPC – London Agreement
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